Q.

Which reagent can be used to distinguish glucose and fructose ?

(I) Bromine water     (II) Tollen's reagent     (III) Schiff's reagent

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a

(II) and (III)

b

Only (III)

c

 Only (I)

d

(I), (II) and (III)

answer is C.

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Bromine water is a weak oxidising agent and can Oxidise Aldehydes to Carboxylic Acids.But Bromine Water cannot Oxidise Ketones to Carboxylic Acids.Thus Bromine Water Can be Used to Distinguish Between D-Glucose and D-Fructose.

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